3rd Shift Lab Technician

Great Lakes Cheese•Wausau, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Safety and Quality Assurance Technician supports the overall Food Safety Plan through monitoring, record and product review, and inspections. The position performs work in a lab setting and in a fast-paced production environment, helping ensure products meet customer and consumer quality expectations and established food safety requirements.

Requirements

High school degree.
Ability to complete tasks based on standard procedures.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and work cross-functionally.
Basic computer skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Food Science or a related field.
SAP experience.
HACCP certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct verification inspections for post-sanitation and pre-operation cleaning.
Conduct pre-operational and environmental monitoring swabs.
Plate environmental monitoring swabs.
Monitor room, cooler, and incubator temperatures.
Conduct routine testing and monitoring of product and packaging attributes against established specifications.
Review labels and retain product daily.
Review production records in real time.
Conduct daily line inspections.
Perform routine data entry and file paperwork.
Perform assignments and tasks in accordance with stated safety policies and procedures.
Produce products in a manner that exceeds customer and consumer quality and value expectations by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, policies, procedures, and the Safe Quality Food Program.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by plant FSQA leadership.
Maintain company confidentiality.